Little Elm Independent School District

What Little Elm Independent School District does

Little Elm Independent School District (LEISD) is a public K-12 school district operating under Chapter 11 of the Texas Education Code, serving approximately 7,700 students across a 40-square-mile area in southeast Denton County, Texas. The district runs 12 campuses — one high school (Little Elm HS), two middle schools (Strike, Walker), seven elementary schools (Brent, Glover, Hackberry, Lakewood Village, Little Elm, Oak Point, Prestwick STEM Academy), and the Zellars Early Childhood Learning Center for PreK. The district was formally constituted in 1877 and has grown from a 13-senior first graduating class in 1974 to 573 graduates in the Class of 2024.

The district's core product is comprehensive K-12 public education delivered through academic core programs, Advanced Placement and dual-credit pathways, a NISE STEM-certified STEM curriculum, CTE programs of study, dual-language immersion, fine arts (five-time NAMM Best Communities for Music Education, three-time TAEA District of Distinction), special populations services, and the Lobos Connect virtual/hybrid learning option. The underlying technology stack is built around Focus (student information system), ParentSquare (district-wide communication), Google Workspace (curriculum and collaboration), StopFinder (transportation), MealViewer (food service), Peachjar (electronic flyers), and SafeSchools (compliance training), with a 1:1 student device program enabling digital learning. Governance includes a Responsible Use Policy (RUP) for student device usage.

LEISD is funded through a three-stream revenue model: local property taxes collected from residents within district boundaries, per-pupil allocations from the Texas Education Agency based on average daily attendance, and federal grants/programs (Title I-IV, ESSER). Two voter-approved bond packages — $240 million in November 2017 and $289.5 million in 2025 — have financed campus expansion, with the most recent supporting two new elementary schools and LEHS expansion. The district holds District of Innovation status (2020, renewed 2022-2027) granting charter-like operational flexibilities, and operates under an elected seven-member Board of Trustees. It does not have any commercial customers, parent company, or capital investors, as it is a political subdivision of the State of Texas.

Name

Little Elm Independent School District

Legal name

Little Elm Independent School District

Website

https://littleelmisd.net

Company type

Public

Founded year

1877

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Little Elm Independent School District is a public K-12 district in Denton County, Texas, serving approximately 7,700 students across 12 campuses (one high school, two middle schools, seven elementary schools, and a PreK center). Funded by property taxes, state per-pupil allocations, and federal grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Full-Day Nursery Programs (EDACACAD), Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Public school district
• PreK-12 education services
• STEM curriculum programs
• Career technical education

Headquarters

HQ city

Little Elm

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Revenue: Primary funding source from local property taxes collected from residents within district boundaries
2. State Education Funding: Per-pupil funding from Texas Education Agency based on average daily attendance
3. Federal Grants and Programs: Title I, II, III, IV funding; ESSER funds; other federal educational grants
4. Child Nutrition Services: Meal program revenue from student breakfast and lunch sales

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Little Elm Independent School District provides free public K-12 education to district residents through 12 campuses spanning pre-kindergarten through grade 12, serving approximately 7,700 students in Denton County, Texas. The district delivers core academic instruction, Career & Technical Education, Advanced Placement, Dual Credit, STEM, Dual Language, Fine Arts, Special Education, and virtual/hybrid learning options, alongside supporting services such as child nutrition, transportation, health services, and a 1:1 student device program.

Product overview

Little Elm ISD operates as a unified school district offering comprehensive K-12 educational services across 10 campuses including one high school, two middle schools, seven elementary schools, and one early childhood center. The district provides a portfolio of integrated educational programs spanning core academics, career & technical education, STEM, fine arts, and special populations services. Key offerings include Advanced Academic Programs (AP, GT, Dual Credit), CTE programs of study, NISE STEM Certified curriculum, Dual Language immersion, and Fine Arts including music education. Supporting services include child nutrition, transportation, health services with telemedicine, and student technology devices. The district utilizes integrated platforms including Focus (student information), ParentSquare (communication), and digital learning management systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Little Elm High School
• Strike Middle School
• Walker Middle School
• Lakewood Village Elementary
• Elementary Schools (K-5)
• Zellars Early Childhood Learning Center
• Career & Technical Education (CTE) Career and technical education programs recognized as a CTE District of Distinction by the Career and Technical Association of Texas, offering programs of study across multiple career pathways including welding and other technical trades.
• Advanced Academic Programs Includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, Gifted & Talented education, and Dual Credit programs partnerships with higher education institutions.
• Dual Language Program Bilingual education program offering instruction in English and Spanish with an application process for enrollment.
• STEM Program NISE STEM Certified district-wide STEM education program integrated across all grade levels with emphasis on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
• Fine Arts Program Comprehensive music and visual arts education across all grade levels; district named TAEA District of Distinction and recognized as Best Communities for Music Education by NAMM Foundation for five consecutive years.
• Lobos Connect Virtual/Hybrid Learning Virtual and hybrid learning option for students requiring alternative educational delivery.
• Alternative Learning Program Alternative education program for students requiring non-traditional educational approaches.
• Child Nutrition Services School meal programs including breakfast, lunch, summer meals, and online meal account management.
• Transportation Services Bus transportation with route tracking via StopFinder mobile app.
• Health Services Includes telemedicine program, immunization services, and school health advisory council.
• Special Populations Services Special education, dyslexia services, Section 504/ADA accommodations, and transition services for students with special needs.
• Student Device Program 1:1 student device program providing technology access for digital learning.

Quantifiable outcome

• Fifth consecutive year named Best Communities for Music Education by NAMM Foundation
• +4 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CUTX (Credit Union of Texas)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026CUTX Smart Branch located inside Little Elm High School provides students with real-world financial literacy experience through a student-run credit union branch. This partnership offers hands-on learning opportunities for students interested in finance and business careers.
• Texas Education Agency (Mobile STEM Lab)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2025Texas Education Agency's Mobile STEM Lab visited Brent Elementary for two days of hands-on engineering and problem-solving learning experiences, providing enrichment activities aligned with STEM curriculum.
• Local Universities (Dual Credit Partnerships)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDistrict offers dual credit courses allowing high school students to earn college credits through partnerships with local colleges and universities, supporting college readiness and pathways.
• AlphaBest (After School Program)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAlphaBest provides before and after school child care programs at district elementary schools, offering extended learning and care services for working families.
• Local Hospitals and Healthcare Providers (Telemedicine)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTelemedicine program partnership provides student access to healthcare services through partnerships with local medical providers.
• Little Elm Education FoundationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerThe LEISD Education Foundation supports the district through fundraising, grants, and community engagement to enhance educational programs and opportunities.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Frisco Independent School District: Adjacent North Texas district serving overlapping growth communities (parts of Frisco fall within both districts). Comparable fast-growth profile, similar demographic and property-tax-funded revenue model, and competing for the same transfer-student pool.
• Allen Independent School District: North Texas suburban district with strong academic performance metrics and STEM/fine arts emphasis. Comparable funding mix from local property taxes and state aid, with similar college-readiness program design.
• Celina Independent School District: Small, rapidly growing North Texas district just north of LEISD. Directly competes for new subdivisions in the Prosper/Celina growth corridor and faces similar capacity-expansion challenges.
• McKinney Independent School District: Collin County district with comparable demographics and high-growth profile. Similar K-12 program portfolio (CTE, AP, dual credit) and operates under the same Texas school finance framework.
• Lewisville Independent School District: Adjacent district serving The Colony and parts of LEISD's geographic area. Similar suburban North Texas profile, comparable program offerings, and overlapping transfer-student dynamics.
• Prosper Independent School District: One of the fastest-growing districts in Texas, located in the same North Texas growth corridor. Directly competes for new residential development and families relocating to the area, with comparable bond-funded expansion strategy.
• Denton Independent School District: Shares Denton County with LEISD and serves the parent city of the county. Same state funding formula, same legislative environment, and overlapping feeder patterns for higher education and workforce.

Others

• Texas Education Agency: State oversight and funding agency governing all Texas public school districts including LEISD. While not a competitor, TEA's funding formula, accountability ratings, and policy decisions directly shape LEISD's operating environment and competitive position.

Regional players

• Aubrey Independent School District: Denton County peer district to the north, smaller scale but operating under the same state funding and accountability framework. Comparable rural-to-suburban transition profile.
• Argyle Independent School District: Denton County peer district with strong academic reputation. Comparable property-wealthy funding dynamics and similar competitive positioning for college-prep and STEM-focused families.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/leisd
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/LittleElmISD
• Facebookfacebook.com/littleelmisd
• Instagraminstagram.com/littleelmisd
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/little-elm-independent-school-district

Compliance4 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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